Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/DP659332
This is a permanent full-time position commencing Term 1, 2021
Armadale Senior High School (ASHS) is seeking to appoint a student focused, knowledgeable and strategic Deputy Principal who will work collaboratively with the Executive Leadership Team to provide educational leadership across the school. You will contribute to a school culture that promotes learning and a deep belief that every student is capable of success.
The successful applicant will work as a member of the Executive Team, Senior Leadership Team, school staff and community to ensure positive progress and outcomes for all students. The successful applicant will have a strong capacity to develop others and the ability to work with others to ensure quality procedures. The successful applicant will also analyse and review school performance data and lines of inquiry processes to inform evidence based and well managed change with a case management approach to student learning and academic achievement.
A key aspect of the Deputy Principal role is to promote positive relationships between students, students and staff and engaging parents, caregivers and the wider community in the educational work of the school. You will have high professional knowledge of effective case management, monitoring and tracking of students that includes a demonstrated ability in leading effective intervention and reporting strategies. You will ideally have strong experience in leading to improve learning outcomes and be able to work through complex situations individually and in a team environment.
Armadale SHS is an Independent Public School dedicated to providing students from Year 7 to Year 12 with strong academic achievement and positive engagement. We aim to provide every student with a positive learning experience with our school embarking on a strong CMS and PBS focus.
Our community values including respect for self, others and the environment are an intrinsic part of our curriculum and central to our school's culture. Proactive classroom management strategies and a positive behaviour framework are implemented by teachers in all classes. We work closely with parents to ensure that students have a happy, challenging and rewarding school experience.
This selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy. Applicants assessed as suitable during this selection process may be considered for other similar vacancies that occur throughout our school for up to 12 months following this initial appointment. This includes circumstances where this position becomes subsequently vacant should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised position.
To be suitable for this role, you will need to demonstrate the following work related requirements:
- Capacity to provide effective leadership in a diverse range of educational settings;
- High level of interpersonal and public relations skills that demonstrate the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships to achieve planned outcomes;
- Professional knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge to ensure a high level of educational outcomes for all students (e.g. Aboriginal students, students from diverse ethnic backgrounds and students with special needs).
- Capacity to manage staff, physical and financial resources.
Applications will be assessed against the work related requirements of the position. The business needs of the school may also be considered. It is therefore recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Further information about Armadale Senior High School can be found by visiting www.ashs.wa.edu.au or Schools Online.
Additional information about Independent Public Schools is also available here.
For further job related information:
Please contact Carol Daniels, Principal, by telephoning (08) 9497 6400 or emailing Carol.Daniels@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
All applications are submitted online. Select “Apply for Job”, at either the top or bottom of this screen and follow the instructions on your screen.
Your application should include:
- A four (4) page statement addressing the Work Related Requirements in context of the role and business needs of the branch
- A CV of up to five (5) pages outlining your employment history and professional learning summary relevant to this position
- The contact details for two (2) work related referees (one being your current line manager)
It is recommended you have these documents completed and ready to attach before selecting “Apply for Job”.
You are asked to complete an online application form and attach your documentation, please allow enough time to complete this process as applications cannot be accepted after the closing date and time.
After you have submitted your application online, you will receive an email confirming lodgement. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please telephone (08) 9264 4127.
If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone (08) 9264 8666 for assistance.
ELIGIBILITY
Employees will be required to:
- Provide evidence of eligibility to work in Australia for the term of the vacancy
- hold a recognised qualification in teaching and be currently registered or eligible for registration to teach in Western Australia;
- Obtain a current Department of Education Criminal Record Clearance prior to commencement of employment; and
- Obtain or hold a current Working with Children Check.
TRAINING
Employees will be required to:
- Complete the Department’s induction program within three months of commencement;
- Complete any training specific to this role required by Departmental policy; and
- Complete the Department’s training in Accountability and Ethical Decision-Making within six months of appointment.
The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process.
Applications must be submitted before 4.30pm (WST) Friday, 4 December 2020
APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE
PROFORMA, FAXED, HAND DELIVERED, POSTED, EMAILED AND LATE APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED.